DraftKings Daily Fantasy Football Picks (Week 3): NFL DFS Lineups

After two weeks we are getting some idea of what is maybe real and what in Week 1 was a fluke. Most importantly for DFS strategy we seem to be getting a read on how defenses are playing. We have confirmed that Kansas City's is not good and we have learnt that Pittsburgh's and New […]

FanPicks NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 3

RotoBallers, welcome to the show. This year we're partnering with our friends from FanPicks. We'll be running all sorts of promos and fun DFS contests, including weekly freerolls, so stay tuned. In this column, you will find my recommended FanPicks DFS Lineup Picks to target for Week 3 of the NFL season. The goal is to identify […]

Lamar Miller Could Find Holes In Giants Defense

Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller has been kept out of the end zone so far in 2018, but he's also averaging his highest yards per carry since coming to Houston heading into a favorable matchup with the New York Giants. This could be the week that Miller breaks through. His 83 yards per game […]

Latavius Murray Has Increased Value For Week 3

Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray is primed for a big role in Week 3 if Dalvin Cook (hamstring) remains below 100%. Cook is still questionable at this point, and may not even end up playing. Even if he does play, the Vikings will likely take it easy on their star sophomore. The offense should […]

Dalvin Cook Could Be Limited In Week 3

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) is currently questionable for Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills. He will likely be used in a conservative manner even if he does play, which makes him a risky Week 3 option. The Bills are a fantastic fantasy matchup, as they have allowed six rushing TDs through two […]

Kareem Hunt Should Be Reliable for Week 3

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt has put together one forgettable week and one respectable week through the first two games of the season. It's sometimes tough to know which Hunt you're going to get on a weekly basis. Hunt was able to find room to run against the Steelers last week, so he […]

Todd Gurley Should be Heavily Involved in Week 3

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley has seen at least 19-20 carries during each of the first two weeks. Much like last season, the Rams lean heavily on Gurley and the ability to run the ball. Gurley should continue to see the ball in Week 3 against a Chargers defense that does not defend […]

Carlos Hyde Expected To Play Thursday

Cleveland Browns running back Carlos Hyde is expecting the birth of his child on Thursday but is expected to go straight from the hospital to the stadium to play, according to a couple of team sources. Hyde isn't listed among the team's inactives for Thursday's game against the Jets, so they believe he'll be there […]

Frank Gore An Option For Week 3

Miami Dolphins running back Frank Gore has continued to show that he is a viable fantasy option even though he has running back Kenyan Drake taking the majority of touches. Gore had nine carries in both of the first two weeks and it is reasonable to believe that he will continue to receive that many, […]

Leonard Fournette Says He Feels Much Better

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) said his injured right hamstring feels much better than it did last week and he is hoping to be able to return in Week 3 against the Titans after sitting out last Sunday. He was limited in practice both Wednesday and Thursday. "It felt good out there," Fournette […]

Alfred Morris Not Worth Starting

San Francisco 49ers running back Alfred Morris has failed to score a touchdown or rush for 50 yards through the first two weeks of the season. The seven-year-pro is averaging a mere 3.3 yards per carry, while looking sluggish at times. It wouldn’t be surprising to see Matt Breida’s workload increase in the coming weeks, […]

Matt Breida Has Golden Week 3 Matchup

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida currently leads the NFL in rushing yards, and will be looking to build on his impressive performance from a week ago. The second-year running back has carried the ball just 22 times, while averaging a remarkable 8.4 yards per carry. He should be able to rack up fantasy […]

Dalvin Cook, Everson Griffen Not Practicing

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) and defensive end Everson Griffen (knee) both missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday. While Cook's hamstring cramps didn't seem to be a big issue leading into this week, it's now looking like he may be kept out in a very winnable game against the Bills […]

Julio Jones, Devonta Freeman, Takkarist McKinley All Out Thursday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (calf), running back Devonta Freeman (knee) and defensive end Takkarist McKinley (groin) all missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday. The surprising and unsettling one here is Jones, but he said on Thursday that he's good and is missing practice as a precaution. The veteran wideout has […]

Tarik Cohen Has Low Floor For Week 3

Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen will take on a Cardinals defense that, through two games, has already allowed five touchdowns and the most fantasy points to opposing running backs this season. Cohen has had an active role in the revamped Bears offense but the team has struggled to find Cohen in space early on. […]

Jordan Howard Has Dynamite Week 3 Matchup

Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard will have an excellent matchup when the team travels to Arizona to take on the Cardinals in Week 3. Through the first two games, Howard is running with confidence and decisiveness despite his touches are down currently. He will have a fantastic matchup against a Cardinals defense that, through […]

Giovani Bernard Returns To Full Practice

Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard (ankle) returned to a full practice on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday. Bernard will be fine for Week 3 against the Panthers, where he'll be the lead back with Joe Mixon (knee) out two to four weeks. Rookie Mark Walton will help Bernard shoulder the load, but Bernard […]

Seahawks Offense Remains Unbalanced

The Seattle Seahawks are winless after two weeks and have thrown the ball 69 times compared to just 38 rushing attempts, a total that ranks 29th in the league. Running backs Chris Carson and rookie Rashaad Penny have combined for just 33 carries. Head coach Pete Carroll blamed himself and his impatience. Seattle is averaging […]

Rex Burkhead Should See Increase In Touches Against Lions

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead will go up against a Lions defense that, through two games, has allowed the fifth most fantasy points to opposing runners. Burkhead is off to a quiet start this season and a concussion has limited his involvement right out of the gate. The Patriots offense has an opportunity […]

LeSean McCoy's Ex-Girlfriend Still Pursuing Case

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy's ex-girlfriend Delicia Cordon is certain that McCoy was involved in a July 10 home invasion in which an unknown assailant injured her. She will offer a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the intruder at a home that was owned by McCoy outside of Atlanta. Sources […]

James White Has Fringe Fantasy Value For Week 3

New England Patriots running back James White continues to produce when given opportunities heading into Week 3. White added seven receptions and 84 yards from scrimmage last week and the veteran has the trust of quarterback Tom Brady. Rookie running back Sony Michel and Rex Burkhead could eventually eclipse White's current workload but the Patriots […]

Sony Michel Risky Against Lions

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel is hoping to get more touches in Week 3 against the Lions. Michel made his NFL debut last week and carried the ball 10 times for 34 yards. The talented rookie has an excellent matchup in Week 3 against a Lions defense that, through two games, has allowed […]

Marlon Mack Misses Consecutive Practices

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (hamstring, foot) missed the team's Thursday practice while dealing with various injury issues. This was the news that fantasy owners dreaded to hear, as it likely means he will be missing the Colts' Week 3 tilt with the Philadelphia Eagles barring a miraculous full Friday practice. Fellow backfield-mate Jordan […]

Alex Collins Returns To Practice

Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins (illness) was seen running routes and catching passes before individual drills on Thursday, suggesting he'll be fine for Week 3 against the Broncos. Collins missed practice on Wednesday. Collins should be fine for this weekend and will be a low-end RB2/high-end RB3. It's a bit concerning that he's losing […]

Jay Ajayi, Darren Sproles Miss Another Practice

Philadelphia Eagles running backs Jay Ajayi (back) and Darren Sproles (hamstring) both missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday. That usually means a player won't play if they miss the first two days of practice. Sproles is more unlikely to play than Ajayi, but Ajayi is now looking to be on the wrong […]

Trai Turner Not Practicing Thursday

Carolina Panthers offensive guard Trai Turner (concussion) is missing practice for the second straight day on Thursday. It's not a good sign that Turner will be able to play in Week 3 against the Bengals. Carolina is also missing both of their starting left tackles, which will continue to make things difficult for quarterback Cam […]

David Johnson Must Improve In Week 3

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson has started slow this season and faces a difficult game against the Bears in Week 3. The running back is his team's main offensive weapons and must be used more by the offense in order to generate some positive plays for his team. Consider Johnson an RB2 for the […]

LeSean McCoy Still In Non-Contact Jersey

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (ribs) practiced in a non-contact jersey for the second straight day on Thursday. It suggests McCoy is in line to play in Week 3 against the Vikings, but he could be questionable and could be very limited if he does suit up. Buffalo's offensive line is terrible on top […]

T.J. Yeldon, Austin Seferian-Jenkins Expected To Return Thursday

Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon (ankle) and tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins (abdomen) are both expected to return to practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. It's a good sign that both players are in line to be active in Week 3 against the Titans. Yeldon saw most of the work out of the […]

Joe Mixon Feels Great After Surgery

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (knee) said he feels "great" and is walking after having arthroscopic knee surgery four days ago. He's expected to be out two to four weeks and is now going through the recovery process. "Just me going out there being comfortable cutting and running around to my comfortability," Mixon told […]